diff --git a/docs/MANUAL.md b/docs/MANUAL.md index 597cce86..8f8fd901 100644 --- a/docs/MANUAL.md +++ b/docs/MANUAL.md @@ -160,16 +160,14 @@ In this section, we'll explain and go through using various features of the Orag In most IRC servers you can use `NickServ` to register an account. You can do the same thing with Oragono, by default, with no other software needed! -These are the two ways you can register an account, either one will work: +To register an account, use: - /QUOTE ACC REGISTER * passphrase /NS REGISTER -This is the way to go if you want to use a regular password. `` and `` are your username and password, respectively; if you go the `/NS REGISTER` route, then your current nickname will become your username. Your password cannot contain spaces, but make sure to use a strong one anyway. +This is the way to go if you want to use a regular password. `` is your password, your current nickname will become your username. Your password cannot contain spaces, but make sure to use a strong one anyway. -If you want to use a TLS client certificate instead of a password to authenticate (`SASL EXTERNAL`), then you can use the commands below to do so. (If you're not sure what this is, don't worry – just use the above password method to register an account.) +If you want to use a TLS client certificate instead of a password to authenticate (`SASL EXTERNAL`), then you can use the command below to do so. (If you're not sure what this is, don't worry – just use the above password method to register an account.) - /QUOTE ACC REGISTER * certfp * /NS REGISTER * Once you've registered, you'll need to setup SASL to login (or use NickServ IDENTIFY). One of the more complete SASL instruction pages is Freenode's page [here](https://freenode.net/kb/answer/sasl). Open up that page, find your IRC client and then setup SASL with your chosen username and password!